Principal Design Engineer Rail

Coyle Personnel; Leicester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy is seeking a Principal Design Engineer Rail to lead design projects in rail infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience, be a Chartered Engineer, and possess strong leadership and communication skills. This hybrid role involves managing large-scale projects, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and engaging with various stakeholders in the railway sector. Proficiency in Spanish is required, and familiarity with HS2 is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years experience in railway infrastructure projects.
• Experience in managing large-scale rail projects.
• Proficient Spanish speaker.
• Familiar with HS2 processes and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Lead design of track layouts and ensure compliance with railway standards.
• Conduct feasibility studies and manage project timelines.
• Act as a technical advisor to clients and regulatory bodies.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Planning

Risk Assessment

Commercial Awareness

Technical Documentation

IT Literacy

Education

Chartered Engineer or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Principal Design Engineer Rail

Hybrid working

Key Responsibilities

Contribute to the production and delivery of compliant, professionally produced proposals within defined timeframes.

Leading the design of track layouts, alignments, and associated infrastructure.

Ensuring designs comply with relevant railway standards (e.g., Network Rail, AREMA, UIC).

Conducting feasibility studies and risk assessments for rail projects.

Reviewing and approving design calculations, drawings, and specifications.

Managing large-scale rail projects from concept to completion.

Coordinating with multidisciplinary teams (civil, signalling, electrification, etc.).

Monitoring project progress, budgets, and timelines.

Ensuring compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.

Acting as a technical advisor for clients, contractors, and regulatory bodies.

Engaging with government authorities, rail operators, and infrastructure owners.

Preparing reports, presentations, and technical documentation.

Key Requirements

Proven ability in planning, producing and delivering compliant proposal documents within a complex business environment.

Minimum of 8 years experience in working in railway infrastructure projects within an engineering consultancy

Spanish Speaker

Ideally a CRE or Chartered Engineer

Experienced in attending proposal kick-off meetings and working in railway infrastructure management or a similar safety critical environment

Proficient communicator.

Good level of IT literacy.

Candidate Specification

Proven track record in delivery of rail projects in the UK.

A sound knowledge of applicable policies, standards and national legislation

Broad and extensive experience in the development of engineering technology

The ideal candidate will have previously had involvement in HS2, and be familiar with the process and procedures.

Strong commercial awareness and financially astute

Knowledge of the safety management and risk assessment process

Experience of working in railway infrastructure management or a similar safety critical environment

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